The World for Sale: Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources

The World for Sale: Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources is a gripping book by renowned author Javier Blas. Published by OXFORD UNIV PR in 2022, this book falls under a genre that uncovers the intricate world of global trade and power dynamics. The narrative takes the reader on an enlightening journey, revealing the traders who barter the Earth's resources and their impact on the world. With money and power at its core, the book provides a deep dive into the mechanisms and implications of global trading. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the global economy and the power structures that drive it.

The World for Sale lifts the lid on one of the least scrutinized corners of the world economy: the billionaire commodity traders who buy, hoard, and sell the earth's resources. It is the story of how a handful of swashbuckling businessmen became indispensable cogs in global markets, enabling an enormous expansion in international trade and connecting resource-rich countries - no matter how corrupt or war-torn - with the world's financial centers. The result is an eye-opening tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a revelatory guide to how capitalism really works.